Event Location: Nunavut

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) will deliver an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Inuit families impacted by the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948 at the community centre in Arctic Bay. Contact gregory.frame@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

From March 12-18, the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs will travel to Cambridge Bay and Kugluktuk, Nunavut, and Yellowknife, N.W.T., as part of its study on Arctic Sovereignty, Security and Emergency Preparedness. Members traveling with the committee include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.); Liberal MPs Jenica … Read more

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will speak to students from Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School in Baker Lake. This school won this visit from an astronaut through the Junior Astronauts campaign. Kutryk will share his story, talk about his career as an astronaut, and answer their questions. Details online. Call 450-926-4370.

Environment Minister and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will deliver opening remarks focusing on Canada’s Arctic Council chairmanship initiative to promote mental wellness in circumpolar communities. The symposium, co-hosted by the Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and the Inuit Circumpolar Council, is … Read more

Governor General David Johnston is visiting Canadian Armed Forces members and civilians at Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, Canada’s most northerly military installation. Johnston will tour the station, attend a dinner and meet personnel during his visit. The full list of itinerary and events is available online. Call 613-998-7280.

Nunavut Day, which is annually celebrated on July 9, commemorates passing of two Nunavut acts.

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will make an important infrastructure announcement. The event will take place at the Rankin Inlet Airport. Call 613-991-0700.